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‘Inside the Actor’s Studio’ will complete 200 episodes in the US
MUMBAI: US broadcaster Bravo has announced that its show Inside the Actors Studio completes 200 episodes on 25 June. The guest is Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman
James Lipton sits down for a candid tell-all of Hoffman’s life and career as one of the most prominent actors of his time. In India, the show airs on Pix.
For the uninitiated, the interview based show is hosted by James Lipton. He has interviewed some of the world’s most accomplished actors and directors for interviews. What is unqiue about the show is that it is taped in front of students at The Actors Studio Drama School. In addition to his duties as host, Lipton is also the dean of the school.
Dwelling on his bad audition for his breakthrough role in The Graduate Hoffmann recalls, “I went to shake the prop guy’s hand, and all my subway tokens fell out of my pocket. And he picked them up and handed them back to me, saying, ‘Here kid, you’re gonna need these.”
As far as what motivates him to act, Hopffmann says, “A friend told me to take acting, and I asked him ‘Why? I don’t want to act.’ And he said ‘Because no one failed acting.’”
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
